August 11, 2016
The trend in the dairy industry of squeezing as much milk as possible from ever-larger dairy animals has some industry experts concerned, including the world-renowned Dr. Temple Grandin.…
August 4, 2016
I have shared with you in the past a great financing tool for our International customers through the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) where 360 Day…
July 28, 2016
In my 35 years with Insta-Pro, customer service has been and always will be my top priority. I have taken countless phone calls directed at helping our customers…
July 21, 2016
When it comes to producing quality pellets for fish feed and pet food, there are several factors that you must consider that can control the final product you…
July 14, 2016
As you read in part 1 of this blog, we discussed the current desire to eat healthier which has resulted in an increased demand for textured soy protein…
July 7, 2016
The current desire to eat healthier has increased the demand for textured soy protein (TSP) as a protein replacement due to its affordability and ability to blend well.…
June 30, 2016
When making the decision to purchase a capital asset, such as a building or an expensive piece of equipment that will be used for many years, it’s important…
June 23, 2016
“If I was running a real estate fund, I would have investors lined up out the door. But when you talk about financial services for agribusiness value chains,…
June 16, 2016
In today’s health conscious environment there are now producers, processors and marketers of healthier meat, milk and eggs who are finding receptive consumers preferring grass fed, all-vegetable grown…
June 9, 2016
If you own an Insta-Pro extruder with a preconditioner you know it requires maintenance. The preconditioner is a blender vessel with a main shaft and adjustable paddles designed…
June 2, 2016
When processing oil seeds, there are several variables to look at. One of the most important variables one must pay attention to is moisture because it can have…
May 26, 2016
These days it has become common to hear new information, both good and bad, about food. Sometimes we hear about food recalls in the popular press. Other times…
May 19, 2016
A recent Feed Management article highlighted the problems of including excess protein in broiler diets. Providing more protein than the required amount in feed has become a common…
May 12, 2016
When considering a new business, it is important to conduct a feasibility analysis. This is an assessment of the capital required, staff and facility needs, and most importantly…
May 5, 2016
You may have noticed that some local restaurants and grocery stores are boldly advertising their menu items to be connected to their local farmers. But how are they…
April 28, 2016
Awhile back, in our blog about Particle Size Reduction, we discussed several particle size reduction methods. These included rollermills, pulverizers, and hammermills. Some limitations of the hammermill included…
April 21, 2016
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed how high shear, dry extrusion from Insta-Pro Intl can be used to stabilize rice bran. As Mayette Ramos, Sales Director for SE Asia,…
April 14, 2016
The process of mechanical oil pressing yields two final products: meal and oil. With our customers, the meal is typically the primary product, but some producers target the…
